Orders for Col. Mentges
Document 1798Colonel Mentges has been ordered to repair to New Castle to muster and inspect the recruits belonging to Lts. Many and Knight. He will take with him the money to pay the recruits through the end of this month.
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[The Secy of War
Recd Novr 29. 1798
informing that he has directed
Col. Mentges to go to New Castle
to muster & inspect the Recruits
of Lieuts Mary & Knight, &
requesting him to furnish him
with the blank Rolls, & some
instructions]
[William Simmons Esqr
Accountant]
[War department]
War department 28. November 1798.
Sir,
I have directed Colonel Mentges to repair to New Castle and muster and inspect the Recruits belonging to Lieutenants Mary and Knight. He will take with him money to pay the Recruits to the last of this Month.
You will be pleased to furnish him with the necessary Muster - pay and Receipt Rolls, and such instructions as you may think proper.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
James McHenry
William Simmons. Esqr
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Colonel Mentges has been ordered to repair to New Castle to muster and inspect the recruits belonging to Lts. Many and Knight. He will take with him the money to pay the recruits through the end of this month.
Date
11/28/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1798112800301
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Simmons
James McHenry
Secretary of War
accountant
Lieutenant Many
Lieutenant Knight
recruits
Notable locations
War Department
New Castle
Notable items
muster
inspection
blank rolls
instructions
money
pay